1、每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWhere is it possible to drive from Rome to Moscow, Madrid, Paris, Vienna, and Stockholm without going to Europe? The answer is in the state of Maine!Throughout the United States there are many towns and cities that have been named after not only
2、 European cities but other countries as well, such as China, Poland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Just how many New World place names are recycled from the Old World names has never been tallied, but one researcher found forty-one Londons, fifty-six Berlins, twenty-four Dublins, thirty-two Athenses,
3、 and twenty-seven Moscows, among others!1. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. In the state of Maine there are many different European cities. B. You can drive to many European cities from the state of Maine. C. All the settlers in the state of Maine came from Europe. D. The s
4、tate of Maine has many cities named after European cities.2. The word “tallied” (Line 4, Paragraph 2) is closest in meaning to _.A. built B. believed C. added D. visited3. What might have made the official in Washington change Mosco into Moscow? A. Moscow was a world-famous city name. B. He thought
5、Moscoso would prefer Moscow. C. He believed Moscow was a far better name. D. He couldnt spell very well and made a mistake.4. The best title for the passage is _.A. The Story of Moscow, KansasB. American Cities and Their Names C. Interesting NamesD. Old World Place Names in AmericaBWhat is the natur
6、e of the scientific attitude, the attitude of the man or woman who studies and applies physics, biology, chemistry, geology, engineering, medicine or any other science? We all know that science plays an important role in our societies. However, many people believe that our progress depends on two di
7、fferent aspects of science. The first aspect is the application of the machines, products and systems of knowledge that scientists and technologists develop.The second is the application of the special methods of thought and actionthat scientists use in their work.What are these special methods of t
8、hinking and acting? First of all, it seems that a successful scientist is curious he wants to find out how and why the universe works. He usually pays attention to problems which he notices have no satisfying explanation, andlooks for relationships even if the data available seem to be unconnected.
9、Moreover,he thinks he can improve the existing conditions and enjoys trying to solve the problems which this involves. He is a good observer, accurate, patient and objective (客观的) and uses the facts he observes to the fullest. For example, trained observers obtain a very large amount of information
10、about a star mainly from the accurate analysis of the simple lines that appear in a spectrum (光谱). He does not accept statements which are not based on the most complete evidence available. He rejects authority as the only basis for truth. Scientists always check statements and make experiments care
11、fully and objectively.Furthermore,he does not readily accept his own idea, since he knows that man is the least reliable of scientific instruments and that a number of factors tend to disturb objective investigation.Lastly,he is full of imaginationsince he often has to look for relationships in data
12、 which are not only complex but also frequently incomplete. Furthermore,he needs imaginationif he wants to guess how processes work and how events take place. These seem to be some of the ways in which a successful scientist or technologist thinks and acts.5. Which of the following statements about
13、a curious scientist is TRUE?A. He doesnt find confidence and pleasure in work.B. He is interested in problems that are explained.C. He makes efforts to investigate potential connections.D. He looks for new ways of acting.6. Which word can be used to describe the data that a good scientist uses?A. Co
14、mplete B. Objective C. Complicated D. Accurate7. What does the passage mainly discuss?CA year ago August, Dave Fuss lost his job driving a truck for a small company in west Michigan. His wife, Gerrie, was still working in the local school cafeteria, but work for Dave was scarce, and the price of eve
15、rything was rising. The Fusses were at risk of joining the millions of Americans who have lost their homes in recent years. Then Dave and Gerrie received a timely gift $ 7,000, a legacy (遗产) from their neighbors Ish and Arlene Hatch, who died in an accident. “It really made a difference when we were going under financially.” says Dave.But the Fusses werent the only folks in Alto and the neighboring town of Lowell to receive unexpected legacy from the Hatches. Dozens of other families were touched by the Hatches generosity. In some cas
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